Short sleep linked to higher risk of peripheral artery disease
Sleeping less than five hours a night is associated with a 74% increased likelihood of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD), compared to sleeping seven...
Daytime naps longer than 30 minutes may double risk of irregular heartbeat
People who nap for more than 30 minutes per day have a 90% increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (a-fib), a common heart rhythm...
Regular napping may increase risks of high blood pressure and stroke
A recent study published in the journal Hypertension reveals that regular daytime napping might be linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure...
Daytime napping linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Excessive daytime napping in older adults might be a signal for an increased future risk of Alzheimer's dementia.
The hidden side effects of sleep and anxiety drugs
Imagine this: you're feeling a little more worried than usual or maybe having trouble sleeping.
Your doctor gives you medication to help, and you start...
Poor sleep duration and quality linked to increased diabetes risk, study finds
Research presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, suggests that sleeping fewer than six hours or more than ten hours, as well...
Sleeping trouble might lead to high blood pressure, says new study
People whose sleep apnea changes a lot from night to night are more likely to have high blood pressure that isn't controlled well.
Researchers discover a new drug for sleep apnea
Researchers from Flinders University in Australia found that a drug used for treating depression might help people with sleep apnea.
Sleep schedule changes might raise blood pressure, warns study
You might think that changing your sleep schedule or losing an hour or two of sleep won't really affect you. But, a new study...
Better treatment for sleep apnea could ward off cognitive decline
Experts at Flinders University are developing new methods to manage obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), insomnia, and other sleep disorders to combat associated health risks.
These...